White Widow
HybridTHC 20–20%
One of the most popular cannabis strains in the world, White Widow is a balanced blend of a South Indian Indica strain and a Brazilian Sativa Landrace strain. The strain comes out to about 60 percent sativa. It was bred for a high trichome count, making it very popular for hash production. Expect an average THC content from White Widow, as THC concentration has been measured at up to 20 percent, but some phenotypes have a stronger THC composition. The CBD content is very low to almost zero. Each of White Widow's beautiful succulent green buds is encased in a white frost of sticky, potent trichomes and tucked in between the strain's bulbous buds are patches of neon orange pistils. You will notice that the leaves are gorgeous spring green and have minimal visible pistils. White Widow is perhaps best known for its incredible resin production, which is easily described as off the charts. The buds are chunky, appearing slightly tapered and conical. The bud structure of White Widow's flowers looks more like its sativa roots than indica. This comes through in the fluffy, loose texture that is sticky yet easy to break up. As mentioned, the trichomes are a defining trait of White Widow plants. Successfully grown strains will have the buds fully covered in the long-stalked trichomes. This provides the strain with the whitish-gray appearance that led to the "White" in its name. White Widow's high can be energetic or relaxing depending on many factors, but nearly all who have tried this powerful hybrid note that it brings an uplifted and somewhat dizzying head "high." Expect energy and euphoria when you consume White Widow. You may also experience a cotton mouth, so keep some water nearby. In terms of medical marijuana applications, White Widow does well at relieving pain from a range of causes, as well as anxiety and nausea. Fans of White Widow report that this strain's flowers have a naturally pungent and earthy aroma, and if you choose to smoke this cannabis strain, you will find it has a subtly sweet sandalwood flavor. The scent is ammonia-like and stinging, with some nice earthy pine notes. When you break the buds off the White Widow, you will get an incense-like odor that is more hash-like. The smoke is smooth and tastes earthy. If you are used to excessively flavored or fruity strains, White Widow may seem to be lacking in flavor. Once you know what to expect, however, the flavor is pleasant. If you prefer discretion when smoking, keep in mind that White Widow can get very pungent when it is combusted. The best time of the day to take advantage of White Widow's effects is the morning. Green House Seeds, a Dutch veteran, produced White Widow back in the 1990s. At the time of its creation, most strains in the underground cannabis market were hybrids like Haze and Northern Lights. Since then, White Widow has made a strong name for itself. It has won multiple awards over the years, starting with the Cannabis Cup from High Times in 1995, making it one of the earliest winners. If you want to grow White Widow cannabis, you can do so from clones or seeds. The strain can be cultivated inside or outside, thanks to its mold resistance. For the ideal results, however, try to maintain a nearly Mediterranean climate with temperatures of 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. During its vegetative stage, White Widow shows off its indica content. The plant will be wide and bushy, typically staying under six feet tall. If you grow it outside, expect it to flower in early October. Growing indoors leads to flowering in about nine weeks.
OG Kush
HybridTHC 28–28%
Probably the most popular west coast cannabis strain in existence, the legendary sativa-dominant cannabis strain OG Kush was allegedly created when Hindu Kush and Chemdawg were combined. OG Kush's effects are notoriously euphoric, inducing a tingly, stimulating body buzz and a giggly head high that are unmatched in just about any other strain. The potency of OG Kush buds has reached as high as 28% THC, which makes this strain overwhelming for new cannabis users, or those with a low tolerance. Flowers of this strain are gorgeous, each purple and emerald green calyx encased in a shimmering halo of trichomes and tangled orange pistils. As most cannabis lovers know, OG Kush has a distinct piney aroma and a surprisingly pleasant sweet pine flavor.
Master Kush
HybridCreated by Dutch White Label Seed Company, Master Kush is an extremely popular indica-dominant strain that is probably derived from a combination of Skunk and Hindu Kush. Master Kush's buds are known to be large, round, and extremely dense, each olive green flower doused with shimmering trichomes and a set of bright auburn pistils. At first, Master Kush is said to deliver a completely relaxing full-body buzz that leaves the mind uplifted and soaring through a clear, creative high. Like most kush strains, Master Kush has an earthy pungency with notes of warm spice, and when smoked or vaped this strain will take on a sweeter rich, buttery flavor.
Strawberry Kush
HybridA descendant of OG Kush and Strawberry Cough, the sativa-dominant hybrid strain Strawberry Kush tastes just like sweet strawberry candy. Strawberry Kush's dense, oval-shaped flowers, have a desaturated olive green hue that is slightly obscured by sparkling trichomes and patches of peach-colored pistils. Often, the high that Strawberry Kush provides is quite stimulating and brings an energizing buzz that affects both mind and body. As mentioned before, the flavor of this strain is extremely sweet and fruity, quite like a ripe strawberry or strawberry candy, and the scent that Strawberry Kush buds produce is earthier but otherwise quite similar to the strain's flavor.
Purple Bud
HybridTHC 17–20%
Purple Bud is an indica-dominant hybrid strain that was descended from Hindu Kush, Purple Kush, Afghani and Jamaican cannabis strains. Although this strain is fairly rare, reports say that its buds have a deep violet color and a fluffy, round structure, each one decorated with orange pistils and chunky trichomes. Purple Bud's effects bring a thoroughly relaxing and sedative body buzz and a head high that is perfectly euphoric. Expect this strain to have a pine and floral lavender aroma, and Purple Bud's flavor is the result of a combination of sweet grape, blueberry, and lavender notes.
Pure Power Plant
HybridPure Power Plant is an intensely powerful sativa-dominant strain with a mysterious genetic lineage that is the winner of the 2014 Cannabis Cup in the Best Hybrid category. This strain's flowers have a light sage green hue, and their fluffy, oversized structure is accented by reddish pistils and a healthy coat of shimmering trichomes. Cannabis enthusiasts who have been lucky enough to try this cannabis strain enjoy its uplifting, energetic buzz, which brings a sense of motivated creativity to those who use it. This strain has a pungent, earthy scent, and a similar flavor that is refreshed by a sweet-and-sour note of lemon.
White Skunk
HybridSensi Seeds created White Skunk, an indica-dominant cannabis strain parented by Skunk that is known for its powerfully relaxing effects. Cannabis patients who have tried White Skunk note that it is satisfyingly relaxing for mind as well as body, making this strain useful for anyone seeking a soothing buzz. Pungent scents of pine, mint, and earth come off of White Skunk's buds, and once this strain is smoked you'll be struck by its uniquely herbaceous flavor. White Skunk's flowers have a sage green hue, and each leafy bud is completely encased in sparkly trichomes and patches of brick red pistils.